Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

We’re looking for a creative and passionate expert to manage communications for a portfolio of research projects and Centres at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine – including the School’s work on sustainability – based in the central Communications & Engagement team

Day-to-day work on research projects will be directed by relevant academic principal investigators. Main activities include developing and implementing communications strategies and campaigns; managing websites; producing and managing social media and digital content; producing e-newsletters; writing and designing reports and working closely with our Press Office on media activities. 

You will have experience of developing and delivering successful communications strategies, and an understanding of how to engage with relevant audiences including government agencies, NGOs, healthcare practitioners, the international research community, academics, postgraduate students and the general public. 

The role requires higher education to degree level or equivalent, with substantial relevant experience of working in media and communications within higher education, global and public health, or science environment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritise a complex workload are essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and fixed-term for 1 year. 

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984 - £45,728 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London with hybrid working (approx. 8 days/month on campus).

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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